Maybe you can’t sleep for insomnia or any other reason, and wondering how you can make yourself sleepy naturally. In this case, let me tell you a little about the sleep-inducing quality of tea. This drink has versatile benefits. Tea can also be consumed as a natural sleep aid, as it can help people fall asleep. You can improve the quality of your sleep by drinking different types of natural teas. Check out here the 10 best teas to get a better night’s sleep and feel relaxed.
Top 10 Sleepy Teas to Fall Asleep and Treat Insomnia
Chamomile, Turmeric Tea
You will absolutely love Chamomile tea. After drinking it, you will feel restful and calm. This is perfect to wind down from a stressful day at work.
Chamomile is beneficial almost for everyone as it can enhance human health because of its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Besides, it helps reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol.
Ingredients
2 cups drinking water, 2 tbsp dried chamomile, 1-3 tsp coconut oil, 1 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk of choice, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp raw honey
Directions
First, boil water. Turn off the heat and add chamomile. Let chamomile stay for 3-5 minutes. Then remove the chamomile. Finally, add other ingredients and enjoy.
Herbal Tea
Herbs like Chamomile flowers, Oatstraw, Valerian, and Passionflower have excellent effects on sleeping habits. Herbal tea combined with these hubs can help you fall asleep much faster. It is the safest sleep aid remedy.
Ingredients
3 parts chamomile flowers, 2 parts lemon balm, 1 part catnip, 1 part oat straw, 1 part passionflower, 1/4 part hop flowers, 1/4 part valerian root
Directions
First, mix all ingredients in a teapot and brew a cup! You can store it for 6 months in a cool, dark place. Take a cup 30 minutes from bed.
Tulsi Tea
Tulsi leaves are rich sources of diverse vitamins and minerals including, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. It is also rich in protein. Besides boosting immunity, this tea is great to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression. It is absolutely the perfect bedtime tea if you are experiencing sleep problems.
Ingredients
tulsi, cardamom, chamomile, peppermint, ashwagandha, Gotu kola
Directions
First, boil the water and then add the ingredients. Cover and let it stay for 10 to 20 minutes. Finally, strain and serve. Finally, strain and serve.
Natural Banana Tea
You cannot just imagine how awesome natural banana tea is to help with insomnia. Try this tea tonight, if you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.
As banana peels are packed with potassium and magnesium, drinking this tea would be the same thing as taking a magnesium supplement. Besides, it’s possibly cheaper. Moreover, by drinking this tea you can relax your blood vessels and muscles. It is great for you to fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer.
Ingredients
1 fresh banana, 4 cups of water
Directions
First, boil water, and then put the pieces of banana in the water. Boil for 10 minutes. Finally, take 1 hour before bed.
Lavender Tea
Although its smell is not liked by some people, its medicinal properties are fantastic. One cup of lavender tea can ease your body, and mind, and make you fall asleep. It also helps to ease the effects of bronchitis, asthma, colds, cough, and other respiratory issues. Both children and adults can drink this healthy tea.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons fresh Lavender flowers, 2 cups boiling water, Honey, and lemon ( Optional)
Directions
First, take the flowers into a teapot and then add boiling water and steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the flower buds and serve with honey and sliced lemon.
Ginger and Turmeric Tea
If you are health conscious, you can think of healing turmeric and ginger tea. Naturally, turmeric has anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. On the other hand, ginger is anti-viral and rich in antibiotic agents.
If honey, and lemons are added to ginger and turmeric, the recipe will create a wonderful tea. You can drink this try for better sleep as honey is a natural sleep remedy and lemons are great for detox.
Ingredients
water, 4 cups, 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, ½ lemon, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, honey
Directions
First, add the ginger, turmeric, and juiced lemon with boiling water. Cover and let it heat for 15 minutes. Add honey before serving.
Cinnamon Sleep Tonic
Cinnamon is packed with cinnamaldehyde which has huge health benefits. Furthermore, cinnamon has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that may cut the risk of heart disease. It is helpful to improve insulin sensitivity. It has a powerful anti-diabetic effect and may protect against cancer.
Ingredients
3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon berries, One tablespoon cloves, 15 bay leaves, 2? pieces of fresh ginger, 10 cups of fresh water
Directions
First, take all the ingredients together. Boil and allow them to steep for 2-3 hours. Add honey if required.
Valerian Root Tea
Valerian root tea acts as a mild sedative activated by phytochemicals that are suitable for sleep. It can be beneficial for you if you suffer from anxiety, have ADHD, mood problems, memory issues, or insomnia. This herbal tea can serve as a magical home remedy to relieve pain.
Ingredients
2 gm or One teaspoon of Valerian root, 2 cups of water
Directions
First, boil water then add Valerian root. Let it steep for 15 minutes. Finally, strain and serve.
Passionflower tea
Also known as Passiflora, passionflower can assist you to fall asleep. It is helpful to reduce anxiety and helps you fall asleep.
According to research, passionflower or Passiflora can increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in your brain. The naturally-occurring amino acid GABA can reduce activities in your central nervous system. This will help you to relax, sleep better. This tea can also relieve your pain and help you stay in a better mood.
Ingredients
2 Passion flowers, 2 cups of water, honey
Instructions
Boil water and add the flowers. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Serve this sleep inducing tea with honey.
Source: United News of Bangladesh